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Quality & Reliability |
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 SMIC
has built comprehensive quality and reliability assurance and
control systems into our processes and services from technology
development to production. In addition, we have various labs
and analytical tools to perform chemical and material analysis,
product failure analysis and yield enhancement, reliability
qualification and monitoring, as well as tool calibration.
To ensure a consistent
level of quality and flexibility for our customers, SMIC uses
a "One Mega Fab" concept whereby all equipment and
process recipes are tuned to achieve the same wafer acceptance
test (WAT) and yield results at any of our fabs.
Quality & Reliability
System
To achieve high-quality delivery of our services, SMIC integrates
quality standards and procedures through our entire operations
chain. These include:
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Built-in
reliability in our technology development and technology
processes |
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Process
reliability monitoring during manufacturing |
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Strict
quality control of incoming raw materials and outgoing
wafers |
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Stringent
monitoring of in-line processes |
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A built-in
reliability database (Built-in Reliability Diagnosis System
or BIRDS) that tracks wafer, package and product level
reliability through the development, qualification and
production stages |
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Implementing
statistical process control (SPC) and wafer-level reliability
control in mass production for fast feedback and continuous
improvement. |
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Product
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Legend:
IQC: Incoming Quality Control
SQA: Supplier Quality Assurance
WLRC: Wafer Level Reliability Control
OQA: Outgoing Quality Assurance
SPC: Statistical Process Control
Quality Management System
The pursuit of quality is a
continuous effort at SMIC. To maintain a high level of quality
in our work and processes, SMIC emphasizes clear and concise
process definitions, standardized procedures, well-defined responsibilities,
detailed documentation of customer requirements, wafer performance
and production analysis, and a high level of customer transparency.
As part of our quality management
system, SMIC continuously works to ensure:
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Customer
requirements and internal quality standards are fully
communicated, understood and adhered to; |
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On-time
delivery of high-quality services; and |
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Continuous
improvement in service and product quality and reliability
through the implementation of our PDCA (plan, do, check,
act) steps, together with internal and external customer
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As a reflection of our dedication
towards continuous service and quality enhancement, we have
achieved ISO9001, ISO/TS16949 and
TL9000
certifications for all our fabs in Shanghai.
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